US Bridges

Wood Fork Road over Roaches Branch

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 1.80 to 47 - 2.70 to 660 · Structure no. 000000000027697

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Fork Road over Roaches Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Fork Road over Roaches Branch in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Fork Road
CrossesRoaches Branch
Location1.80 to 47 - 2.70 to 660
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07904, -78.6553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Fork Road over Roaches Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Fork Road over Roaches Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Fork Road over Roaches Branch carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Wood Fork Road over Roaches Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Fork Road over Roaches Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.